The CEO and President of the Award Academy, Mr. Uwak Mike, has revealed that the 2023 edition will feature 13 honorary categories, 19 nominations, 4 merit awards for gospel music impact makers, and Best Dressed Male and Female awards. Voting for the nomination categories will be open from August 20th to September 20th, 2023, through the official website of the organization, www.climaafrica.com.
The CLIMA AFRICA Awards is a platform that celebrates exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to society. Among the list of honorees for the 2023 edition are prominent personalities such as Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, Bishop Matthew H. Kukah, Hope Uzodinma (Executive Governor of Imo State), Dr. Tony Rapu (Founder of House of Freedom, Lagos), and Dr. Siju Iluyomade (President of Arise Women Nigeria, Abuja), to name a few.
The nominations for the 2023 CLIMA AFRICA Awards also include renowned gospel music artists such as Moses Bliss, Mercy Chinwo, and Nathaniel Bassey. These artists have captivated audiences with their impactful music and powerful messages of faith. The nominations span across various categories, such as Best Gospel Artist, Best Gospel Song, Best Gospel Music Video, and more.
The CLIMA AFRICA Awards is an occasion that not only recognizes exceptional talent but also serves as a platform for inspiration and celebration. It brings together influencers, thought leaders, and industry professionals in the gospel music community to honor excellence and showcase the positive impact made by individuals across Africa.
For more information about the CLIMA AFRICA Awards, including sponsorship opportunities and support, please contact climaawardafrica@gmail.com or call 08175200511.
FULL NOMINATIONS LIST
1. AFRICA LIVING LEGEND AWARD
a. Chief Commander Obey MFR
A Legendary Musician & General Overseer, DECROSS GOSPEL MISSION
b. Bishop Matthew H. Kukah
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto
2. AFRICA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
a. Bishop Dr. Sunday N. Onuoha –President Vision AFRICA International
b. Late High Chief Raymond Dokpesi (Posthumous Award)
3. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT MAN OF THE YEAR
a. His Excellency, Sen. Hope Uzodinma
Executive Governor of Imo State.
b. Dr. Tony Rapu, -President/Founder House of Freedom, Lagos
4. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Dr. Siju Iluyomade –President, Arise Women Nigeria
Abuja
5. AFRICA OUTSTANDING PASTOR OF THE YEAR
a. Pastor Bolaji Idowu
Lead Pastor, Harvesters International Christian Center
Lagos, Abuja, United Kingdom, USA
6. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT PASTOR AWARD
a. Pastor Ituah Ighodalo
Lead Pastor Trinity House, Lagos
7. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
a. Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso
Chairman/CEO Caades Group, Lagos
b. Mrs. Grace Ofure
CEO Lifecard International Investment Ltd, Lagos.
8. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT HUMANITARIAN AWARD
a. Williams Uchemba – CEO, Williams Uchemba Foundation
b. Utuenikan Akparawa Uko Ime Ufford JP –President, Utuenikan Ndito Akwa Ibom Community Development Foundation.
9. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT ADVOCACY AWARD
a. Barr. (Mrs) Ebele Iyiegbu (Lush Eby) –CEO KIEK FOUNDATION
10. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT CREATIVITY AWARD
Ogee Onazi ,-Director North- DAAR Communications PLC. (Award for excellence service in the Broadcasting Industry)
11. AFRICA OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN MINISTRY AWARD
a. Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin –Associate Pastor, House on the Rock, Lagos
12. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT WOMEN AWARD
Evangelist Divine Ray Yugbovwre – Trustee: Great Life Changers Foundation
13. CLIMA AFRICA HALL OF FAME (INDUCTION)
a. Mrs Kate Ekwelibe –CEO –Paks Company Limited
b. Ayanda Ncwane – Actress/ Tv Presenter (South Africa)
OTHER NOMINATIONS
1. AFRICA GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
a. Mercy Chinwo -Nigeria
b. Mr. M& Revelations - Nigeria
c. Nathaniel Bassey- Nigeria
d. Moses Bliss - Nigeria
e. Everton Mlalazi - Zimbabwe
f. Piesie Esther – Ghana
g. Winnie Mashaba – South Africa
h. Janet Otieno - Kenya
2. AFRICA'S BEST MALE GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
a. Moses Bliss -Nigeria
b. Nathaniel Bassey -Nigeria
c. Testimony Jaga -Nigeria
d. Joe Mettle -Ghana
e. Peterson Okopi-Nigeria
f. Everton Mlalazi –Zimbabwe
g. Dunsin Oyekan-Nigeria
3. AFRICA'S BEST FEMALE GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
a. Mercy Chinwo -Nigeria
b. Piesie Esther- Ghana
c. Judikay- Nigeria
d. Sunmisola Agbebi -Nigeria
e. Enkay Ogboruche -Nigeria
f. Yadah -Nigeria
g. Victoria Orenze –Nigeria
4. AFRICA GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR IN DIASPORA
a. Tracy Tolota – Nigerian -USA
b. Saraphina –Nigerian –UK
c. Stellariverz –Canada
d. Calledout Music –UK
e. Efe Lucky –USA
f. Victoria Pittman Keller –USA
5. AFRICA GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
a. Miracle No dey Tire Jesus –Moses Bliss
b. Wonder –Mercy Chiwo
c. Victory Dance –Peterson Okopi
d. Pray –Ebuka Songs
e. Tobechukwu –Nathaniel Bassey
f. My Daddy –Sunmisola Agbebi
g. Oil on my head –Eben
h. I got Backing – Victoria Orenze
6. OUTSTANDING MUSIC MINISTER OF THE YEAR (STAGE)
a. Yetunde Are –Nigeria
b. Chinyere Udoma –Nigeria
c. Sensational Bamidele – Nigeria
d. Bishop Empraiz -Nigeria
e. Bukola Bekes –Nigeria
f. Bidemi Olaoba-Nigeria
7. AFRICA'S BEST GOSPEL INDIGENOUS SONG OF THE YEAR
a. Betusile - Ngena Noah –South Africa
b. Eze Muo - Chinyere Udoma –Nigeria
c. Omo Baba –Spirit of Prophecy –Nigeria
d. Mimo Loluwa Oba Ara –Tope Alabi
e. Watimagbo –Elijah Daniel –Nigeria
f. Bola –Sunmisola Agbebi
8. AFRICA GOSPEL BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
a. Tobechukwu : Nathaniel Bassey Ft. Mercy Chinwo
b. Jehovah Meliwo :Judikay Ft 121 selah
c. Your Glory –Nene Olajide ft Paul Eneche
d. Ebenezer: Nathaniel Bassey Ft. Victoria Orenze
e. Good Father; Chris Morgan ft Mercy Chinwo
f. My Destiny –Banky W ft. Lagos Community Gospel Choir
9. AFRICA'S BEST GOSPEL MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
a. This can only be God, -Jimmy D Psalmist ft. Moses Bliss
b. Wonder by Mercy Chinwo
c. Come and See –Joe Praiz ft Mercy Chinwo
d. Ayaya –Chris Morgan ft. Moses Bliss
e. Onye Nwere Jesus –Yadah
f. Aka Ngozi –Esther Oji
g. Awieye Pa –Empress Gifty
10. AFRICA GOSPEL MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR
a. Wonder –Mercy Chinwo
b. Victory Dance –Peterson Okopi
c. Hallelujah Live –Nathaniel Basey
d. More Than Music –Moses Bliss
e. The Birth of Revival-Dunsin Oyekan
f. Truth in the sounds –Victoria Orenze
g. The Assignment –Joe Praiz
11. AFRICA BEST CHOIR/CREW OF THE YEAR
a. Jehovah Shalom Acapella - Uganda
b. Spirit of Prophecy -Nigeria
c. Explicit Crew -Nigeria
d. 121 Selah –Nigeria
e. Harmonious Chorale –Ghana
f. The Logic Sound (The Logic Church) Nigeria
g. Lagos Community Gospel Choir
12. AFRICA RISING STAR AWARD
a. Teddy O T - Ghana
b. Esther Oji -Nigeria
c. Nene Olajide -Nigeria
d. Ebuka Songs -Nigeria
e. Dr. Ugonma-Nigeria
f. Elijah Daniel –Nigeria
g. Prosper Germoh -Cameroon
13. MOST PROMISING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
a. Deborah Enenche-Nigeria
b. Ugee Royalty- Nigeria
c. Tsusie Ntsetho –South Africa
d. Progress Chukwuyem- Nigeria
e. Shadrack Kwame Tronu-Ghana
14. DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR
a. Liatu Aweh =Nigeria
b. Doris Joseph-Nigeria
c. Austine De Bull –Nigeria
d. Destiny Enenche
15. AFRICA BEST INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR
a. Immabeatz
b. Beejay Sax
c. Topsticks
d. Dj Ernesty
e. Oredolapo Otedola
f. Bidemi Treasure
16. AFRICA GOSPEL MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
a. King Baseda
b. Sunny Pee
c. Niyi P
d. Dammy Israel
e. Iriemi Ebenezer
17. AFRICA GOSPEL SUPPORTIVE TV STATION OF THE YEAR
a. Superscreen TV
b. Dove TV
c. AIT
d. ADOM TV
e. SILVERBIRD TV
f. Channels
18. AFRICA GOSPEL SUPPORTIVE RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
a. Raypower FM
b. Vision Africa Radio
c. Cool FM
d. Wazobia
e. Mainland FM
19. AFRICA GOSPEL ONLINE BLOG OF THE YEAR
a. Believers Companion
b. The Urim and Thummim
c. Buskashub.com
d. Xclusive Gospel
e. Gospel Hotspot
f. Christian Vibes
g. Church Gist
20. CLIMA AFRICA GOSPEL MUSIC MERIT AWARDS (Recognition)
a. Joseph Briggs
b. Eezee Tee
c. Yinka Davies
d. Mr. Tee
21. Best Dressed Male Award
22. Best Dressed Female Award